The 2023/24 La Liga season kicks off this weekend with Barcelona attempting to defend their title from a Real Madrid side that bid farewell to Karim Benzema this summer.With Spain's top two clubs adopting different approaches in the transfer market, AFP Sport picks out five new signings to watch this season in La Liga:
JUDE BELLINGHAM (Real Madrid)
The England international announced his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu by choosing the number five shirt as a tribute to club great Zinedine Zidane
Liverpool are drawing up a list of replacements for their money-grabbing departees while David Moyes is focused on a Man Utd man following Declan Rice's departure.
Former Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has opened up about his time at the club, expressing his gratitude for the wonderful moments he experienced and his willingness to return if given the opportunity. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the 26-year-old shared his thoughts on living in Barcelona and playing for the prestigious club. Melo, who joined Barcelona from Brazilian side Gremio in 2018, reminisced on his journey.
Bayern Munich's pursuit of West Ham captain Declan Rice has hit a dead end, prompting the German champions to reportedly turn their attention to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Coach Thomas Tuchel is keen on swiftly completing his summer transfers and has already secured Konrad Laimer and Raphaël Guerreiro.